Md. Politicians Offer President Advice On Jobs, Economy
In a few weeks, President Obama will lay out a new plan to jump-start the economy. He's not only trying to create jobs, he's also trying to shore up support for his re-election.
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In a few weeks, President Obama will lay out a new plan to jump-start the economy. He's not only trying to create jobs, he's also trying to shore up support for his re-election.
The State Comptroller's Office says, had there not been a season, as much as $37 million in economic impact could have been lost.
Passenger numbers are skyrocketing at BWI Marshall Airport.
As President Barack Obama and congressional leaders struggle to reach a debt-limit deal, state governments are bracing for the impact of a threatened Aug. 2 federal government default on their economies and budgets.
Layoffs are expected to begin Friday for Allen Family Foods employees at a Cordova processing plant.
This week's bleak employment report could have a major impact on the outcome of next year's presidential election. The last president who was re-elected with unemployment above 7 percent was Franklin Roosevelt.
The game is history and unfortunately the Terps didn't come out on top, yet for Baltimore and the state of Maryland this weekend of lacrosse was a big win.
A group of Annapolis residents and businessmen is hoping the past will bring financial presents to the city.
The heart of Towson used to have a bustling business district. Now that area is dotted with boarded-up shops and one of the largest attractions just shut its doors.
State officials say Superfresh is warning of hundreds of layoffs if the grocer cannot sell nearly all of its stores in Maryland and they have to close.
President Barack Obama spoke directly with the American people about the future of the U.S. economy.
Inside the old brick building on Boonsboro's Main Street where generations of local families have gone for furniture, for friendly conversation, and, in the old days, even for funerals, employees have been quietly informing customers of a difficult decision. This summer, after celebrating its 174th anniversary, Bast of Boonsboro, believed by the proprietor to be the oldest continually operating furniture store in Maryland, will close.
State officials say a Maryland chemical plant has announced it's closing in two years, leaving 78 workers without their jobs in that time.
A downtown institution closed its doors Friday after more than six decades of service. Werner's was a favorite breakfast and lunch spot for many, but tough economic times took a toll on this classic restaurant.
Maryland state agencies are examining how a federal government shutdown could affect state operations. State agency leaders are scheduled to discuss the potential impact Thursday at a meeting or teleconference.
President Barack Obama says unemployment numbers released Friday indicate the economy is showing signs of strength.
Salisbury, Md.-based Perdue Farms Inc. says it plans to layoff about 100 employees at the end of next month.
Despite the foundering economy and dwindling racing industry, the state's horse industry is still contributing to the economy and holding its own in some segments, says a recent Maryland Equine Census -- the first in nearly a decade.
In the middle of a slow winter and a sluggish economy, the restaurant business in Baltimore County is slow, but restaurants hope that Restaurant Week will draw in a big crowd.
State officials say that although the economy shows some signs of rebounding, it's still sluggish.
There are 10 shopping days left until Christmas.
The D.C. region will be affected like no other by the Obama administration's proposed freeze on federal pay for the next two years.
Cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay watershed would create thousands of jobs and spur millions of dollars in ecomomic activity in Virginia, Maryland and surrounding states, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation said in a report Monday.
